Fisher & Paykel 9 Series User manual

USER GUIDE
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VACUUM SEAL DRAWER
MINIMAL VB60SDEB1
CONTEMPORARY VB60SDEX1

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CONTENTS
Safety and warnings 4
Before you begin 8
Using your vacuum seal drawer 11
Functions 13
Selecting vacuuming levels 17
Food care 18
Care and Cleaning 19
Troubleshooting 22
Energy guidelines 24
Service and warranty 25
Registration
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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
!WARNING!
Cut Hazard
Failure to use caution could result in injury.
• Take care: some edges may be sharp.
• Do not put fingers in the drawer when closing.
!WARNING!
Electric Shock Hazard
Failure to follow this advice may result in
electric shock or death.
• If the product is damaged, switch the appliance
off and disconnect it from the power supply to
avoid possible electric shock.
!WARNING!
Hot Surface Hazard
Failure to follow this advice could result in
burns and scalds.
• To avoid burns and scalds, keep children away
from this appliance.
• Surfaces of the appliance may become hot
enough to cause burns.
• Do not touch the sealing bar of the appliance.
• Use protective gloves when handling hot
surfaces.
• During and after use, do not touch or let
clothing or other flammable materials contact
sealing bar of the appliance until it has cooled.

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
!WARNING!
Fire Hazard
Failure to follow this advice may result in
overheating, burning, and injury.
• Flammable materials should not be stored in the
appliance or near its surface.
WARNING!
Tipping Hazard
This product may tip. Keep children away
and take care. Failure to follow this advice
may result in injury.
• The drawer must be secured in place by
supplied screws.
• Ensure there is a fixed shelf directly above
the drawer if it is not installed under another
product.

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WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire, injury to persons or damage when using the appliance, follow
the important safety guide listed below. Read all the instructions before use. Do not use
the appliance for purposes other than intended.
General Use
zThis product is designed for use in a normal domestic (residential) environment.
zDo not use the appliance outdoors.
zChildren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
zThis appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
zTo avoid hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with
installation instructions.
zKeep the operating panel clean and dry. Wash and dry your hands before operating the
drawer to ensure the buttons will respond properly.
zIf vacuum-sealing food in bags several times in succession, the heat-sealing bar
becomes increasingly hotter. This may impair the quality of the heat-sealing seam. After
several vacuum-sealing processes, you must select a lower heat-sealing time or allow
the appliance to cool for approximately two minutes between the processes.
Installation
zEnsure your appliance is properly installed and earthed by a qualified technician.
zEnsure this appliance is connected to a circuit which incorporates an isolating switch
providing full disconnection from the power supply.
zDo not install or operate the appliance if it is damaged or not working properly. If you
receive a damaged product, contact your local dealer or installer immediately.
zDo not install the appliance near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
Servicing
zCheck the appliance for any damage inside or outside surface of the appliance. Do
not use damaged cord or plug. If there is any damage, do not operate the appliance.
Contact a Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician.
zDo not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended
in this user guide. All other servicing must be done by a qualified person or
Fisher and Paykel trained and supported service technician.
Cleaning and maintenance
zEnsure the appliance is turned off before cleaning.
zCleaning and user maintenance shall not be undertaken by children without supervision.
zUse a moderately damp cloth for cleaning. Do not spray water outside or inside the
appliance. Water can cause damage inside the appliance.
zUnplug from the power outlet and allow the appliance to cool down after use before
cleaning the drawer.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
zDo not use aggressive or abrasive detergent or sharp metal scrapers for cleaning the
glass lid of the appliance. This can scratch the surface which can cause the glass lid to
shatter.
zClean the accessories with soapy water. Do not use a cleaning agent.
zEnsure no liquids or solids get into the suction inlet of the vacuum pump. This would
cause irreparable damage to the pump.
Safety
zDo not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
zAccessible parts, such as sealing bar, gets hot during use. Use protective gloves or oven
cloths.
zDo not sit or lean on the glass lid of the appliance or use it as a storage surface.
Damage to the surface of the glass may cause it to shatter.
zDo not operate the appliance if the lid is cracked or broken.
zDo not store hazardous objects that can explode, like containers with gas or air
chambers such as spray cans.
zDo not immerse cord, plug or other parts in water or other liquid to protect against
electrical shock. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or counter, or in a
heated oven.
zDo not use accessory attachments that are not recommended.
Packaging disposal
zRemove packaging and recycle materials that can be reused.
zDispose packaging materials in accordance with local regulations on waste disposal.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
zEnsure the installer has completed the final checklist in the installation instructions.
zRead this guide, taking special note of the Safety and warnings section.
Drawer features
1 Glass lid
2 Control panel
3 Lid gasket
4 Sealing bar
5 Sealing bar cover
6 Suction inlet adapter
7 Push-to-open door
8 Serial plate*
9 Bag clip (not shown)
* Located inside the chassis of the drawer
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Vacuum Level Sealing Level External Vacuum
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Using the touch controls
Your Vacuum Seal Drawer is operated using a touch
control panel. To operate the control panel, use the
ball of your finger, not its tip. The controls respond to
touch, so pressure is not needed.
Control panel features
1 Power On/Off
2 Vacuum level indicator
3 Sealing Level indicator
4 External vacuum indicator
5 Vacuum level control
6 Sealing level control
7 Suction inlet adapter
8 Start
9 Cancel
!0 Moisture indicator
!1 Maintenance indicator
12 3 4 8 9 !0 !1
Control panel
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control panel
Keep the operating panel clean and dry. Wash and dry
your hands before operating the drawer to ensure the
buttons will respond properly.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Selecting a vacuum bag
zYour Vacuum Seal Drawer is supplied with two different sized vacuum bags. Each bag
can be used within temperatures of -40 °F (-40°C) to 239 °F (+115°C).
zDO NOT use polycarbonate plastic bags. These can become soft and can damage the
sealing bar.
zOther bags, such as resealable freezer bags, should only be used for vacuum sealing
and the sealing time must be adjusted to suit the material of the bag. Refer to 'Selecting
vacuuming levels' for more information.
Preparing the food
zNever vacuum seal warm or hot food.
zA bag containing food that has been sealed under vacuum must be pierced or opened
before microwaving. Build up of pressure can cause the vacuum bag to burst.
Filling the vacuum bag
zWhen filling the bag, ensure the sealing portion remains clean in order to seal properly.
zFold the top of the bag down (inside facing out) about one-third before filling.
zThe bag should only be filled to two-thirds of its capacity.